God, with singular strength, has upheld [the Scripture, sacraments, and preaching]; let us, then, baptize, administer the sacraments, and preach, fearless of impediment.

Table Talk, "Of God's Word," I

To world wisdom, there seems no lighter or more easy art than divinity, and the understanding of God’s Word, so that the children of the world will be reputed fully versed in the Scriptures and cathecism, but they shoot far from the mark. I would give all my fingers, save three to write with, could I find divinity so easy and light and they take it to be.

Table Talk, "Of God's Word," IX

He that has but one word of God before, and out of that word cannot make a sermon, can never be a preacher.

Table Talk, "Of God's Word," X

I have grounded my preaching upon the literal word.

Table Talk, "Of God's Word," XI